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Tribute to Ipoh white coffee o Short film delving into beverage’s history, tradition, culture to be screened in October I POH white coffee, the pride and joy of the state of Perak, has been made the subject of a short film titled Ipoh White Coffee , created family’s conflict as they face the dilemma of pursuing their dreams in the arts or continuing the legacy of the family coffee business, with coffee serving as a symbol that connects the relationships and emotional development of each character.

by local independent art activist Faindra Jabbar and is expected to be screened in conjunction with World Coffee Day in October. The 15-minute film pays tribute to the history, tradition and culture of Ipoh white coffee, famous nationally and internationally, while also highlighting the uniqueness of the local community and heritage through a visual storytelling approach. Faindra said the idea for the work arose from the desire to document and preserve the heritage of Perak. “The idea for this film was born out of the desire to document and preserve the heritage of the state through the medium of visual storytelling that can impact current and future generations. “ Ipoh White Coffee is not just about showcasing the culture of enjoying coffee, but rather elevating the values of memory, tradition and the identity of the community that has shaped the history and development of the city of Ipoh for a long time,” he said in a recent statement. The short film tells the story of a

In addition to the themes of heritage and family, the work also incorporates a message of mental health awareness as one of the moral values it aims to highlight to the audience, reported Bernama. He said the Ipoh White Coffee project also received support through financing from PORT Ipoh via the Perak Creative Fund 2026 initiative, in addition to sponsorship from several cafes, coffee shops and local business premises around Ipoh. Meanwhile, the film’s photography director Meor Muhammad Aslam said the filming also focused on the beauty of tourist locations around Ipoh and several other areas in Perak as an effort to promote the state’s tourism sector. It was said the filming was completed at the end of May in several locations, including Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tronoh and Bota, while the film is now in the post-production phase before public screening.

A cup of Ipoh white coffee. – 123RFPIC

THIRST QUENCHERS

Fuze Tea mocktails As part of Fuze Tea’s Fusion Pulse experience, a selection of five Fuze Tea-inspired mocktails has recently been introduced. Each drink blends tea with complementary flavours to create refreshing, alcohol-free beverages that reflect the brand’s “Don’t Compromise” philosophy. The five mocktails showcase how tea can be reimagined into vibrant drinks suited for social occasions and everyday enjoyment.

Triple coconut latte Luckin Coffee Malaysia recently launched the upgraded triple coconut latte, featuring a triple layered coconut profile: Coconut cream topping, Southeast Asian coconut milk and coconut milk jelly. Balanced with award- winning IIAC coffee, this richer, creamier latte delivers a smooth tropical taste with a bold, aromatic finish. The launch kicks off “Coconut Month” in Malaysia, celebrating coconut culture.

MooTea & MeowCha Tealive and Dutch Lady have unveiled MooTea (Signature Milk Tea) and MeowCha (Signature Matcha), ready-to-drink dairy milk teas bringing cafe-style taste into a convenient, milk-based format. MooTea delivers creamy milk richness with aromatic tea notes and brown sugar profile, while MeowCha offers earthy matcha balanced with smooth dairy finish. Both are rich in calcium and a source of protein, making cafe style indulgence fit naturally into everyday moments at home, work or on the go.

Starbucks’s protein cold foam Starbucks Malaysia’s new protein cold foam adds a creamy, frothy layer with 15g to 17g of protein per grande to your favorite iced drinks. Crafted with whey protein and low-fat milk, it comes in chocolate and vanilla flavours that pair perfectly with iced americano and matcha. This velvety topping upgrades morning coffee and mid- afternoon matcha moments without changing your routine – just smoother, more substantial and protein-boosted.

Ladyburn Edition Three / David Hicks William Grant & Sons unveils Ladyburn Edition Three, completing the Ladyburn 1966 foundation triptych with whisky from a “lost-gem” distillery hidden for nearly five decades. This strictly limited release of 210 hand- numbered bottles features collaboration with design icon David Hicks, each paired with one of 11 evocative photographs of Hicks’s iconic interiors. Malt master Brian Kinsman selected this cask for its exceptional uniqueness, reflecting over five and a half decades maturing in single Sherry butt with intense sweetness, enthralling bitter accents and underlying oak.